Wikimedia Commons/Gen V TV show TV Critics call The Boys Season 5 a revitalization, praising Karl Urban & Antony Starr. Episode 5 drops April 29, but Gen V's cancellation stuns fans. April 29, 2026 AceShowbiz - After a mixed reception to its fourth season, The Boys returned to Prime Video last month with Season 5, which many critics have praised as a revitalization of the series.